South Wellington OPP Reports - April 26, 2014

Web posted on April 26, 2014

PICKUP TRUCK STOLEN FROM DRIVEWAY

(PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP, ON) Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated the theft of a 2003 green Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck from a home on Leslie Road West, Puslinch Township. It occurred overnight on April 24, 2014. The keys were left in the ignition and there are no suspects.

Police want to remind vehicle owners to ensure vehicles are locked even when parked in your driveway. Put valuables away and do not leave keys with the vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding this crime, please contact Wellington County OPP at 1 888 310 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip on-line at www.crimestoppersguelphwellington.com. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.

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OPP REMIND HIKERS TO LEAVE VALUABLES HOME

(WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON) The warm weather brings many people to the hiking trails throughout Wellington County. Unfortunately in the past, criminals have taken advantage of this, and smashed the windows of parked vehicles to grab the valuables inside.

Last year this time, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated numerous thefts from vehicles where windows were smashed and valuables taken from parked vehicles near trails.

OPP would like to remind residents to lock their vehicles. Leave valuables at home or place them in the trunk of their vehicles so they are safely out of sight of would be criminals.

People using the walking trails are requested to note any suspicious persons near trail entry points and to take note of any associated vehicles and licence plates. Should you encounter this please contact the OPP at 1 888 310 1122.